Castellated
adjective
Having a design that looks like the high parts of a castle's building.
The building's castellated architecture gives it a majestic appearance.
Often appears as...
- castellated tower
- castellated architecture
adjective
In engineering, a nut or bolt that is shaped with polygons, creating points that look like a castle tower.
The mechanic used a wrench to tighten the castellated nut.
Often appears as...
- castellated nut
- castellated bolt
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Having a design that looks like the high parts of a castle's building.
The building's castellated architecture gives it a majestic appearance.
Often appears as...
- castellated tower
- castellated architecture
adjective
In engineering, a nut or bolt that is shaped with polygons, creating points that look like a castle tower.
The mechanic used a wrench to tighten the castellated nut.
Often appears as...
- castellated nut
- castellated bolt
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Reference
Relates to medieval castles, evoking imagery of knights and royalty.
The hotel's castellated silhouette transported guests to a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Visually Distinctive
Suggests a striking and impressive form, often used in buildings to imply grandeur and defense.
The university's castellated outline made it a landmark in the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Imaginative Appeal
Common in fantasy or historical fiction to describe buildings.
The castellated mansion appeared like something out of a fairy tale.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Reference
Relates to medieval castles, evoking imagery of knights and royalty.
The hotel's castellated silhouette transported guests to a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Visually Distinctive
Suggests a striking and impressive form, often used in buildings to imply grandeur and defense.
The university's castellated outline made it a landmark in the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Imaginative Appeal
Common in fantasy or historical fiction to describe buildings.
The castellated mansion appeared like something out of a fairy tale.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Reference
Relates to medieval castles, evoking imagery of knights and royalty.
The hotel's castellated silhouette transported guests to a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Visually Distinctive
Suggests a striking and impressive form, often used in buildings to imply grandeur and defense.
The university's castellated outline made it a landmark in the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Imaginative Appeal
Common in fantasy or historical fiction to describe buildings.
The castellated mansion appeared like something out of a fairy tale.
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